Fire Blight Threat in Missouri Orchards Report
Fire blight, a bacterial disease affecting apples and pears, is widespread in Missouri orchards this year. It causes dead twigs, limbs, and darkened bark, spreads by insects, and is best managed by cutting out infected parts and burning them. Spraying is ineffective. one should disinfect pruning tools with bichloride of mercury or cyanide of mercury.
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Missouri
T.j.talbert
Missouri College of Agriculture
Clover Failures Prompt Soil Tests for Better Next Year
Missouri farmers told by extension soils specialist P F Schowengerdt to inspect clover failures this spring, test soil for sourness, and apply lime if needed. Free lab tests from Missouri College of Agriculture help time lime for wheat this fall and clover next spring.
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P’ F. Schowengerdt
Missouri ‘College of Agriculture
Missouri
Soils Department
Missouri College of Agriculture
Calhoun & Thornton Advertise Farm Services in Missouri
Calhoun and Thornton of Browning Missouri offer to buy sell or trade farms town property and merchandise. They also write insurance and arrange farm loans at low rates for area customers.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Browning, Missouri
Hessian Fly Again Insect Update From Missouri College
Investigations led by the Missouri College of Agriculture with the U S Department of Agriculture reveal a heavy infestation of Hessian fly affecting crops. The study aims to identify sources and implement control measures across affected regions.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri Eyes Renewed War on Hessian Fly
The report notes infestation in Springfield wheat stubble and warns that other regions will see rising pest levels as the season progresses. It describes a ten year cooperative investigation with the federal government to monitor fly movements, measure damage, and verify fly-free dates across localities.
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Springfield
Missouri
5 Percent Money for Farm Loans at Five Percent
J. D. B offers loans on farm lands at five percent interest with a small cash commission. Repayment terms range from 5 to 40 years and include an excellent payment option.
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J.D. B Browning
Missouri
Baby Chicks on Sale at North Salem Farm
Mrs. Alfie Gooch offers baby chicks at 10 dollars per 100 with one third off all breeds through June and July. Orders can be placed by phone.
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North Salem
Alfie Gooch
Furniture for Sale Browns Browning
At my residence in Browning two iron beds two sets springs two sets springs three rockers one set dining chairs one center table one cot one Coles Hot Blast 18 in heater all practically new Call or phone 95 Chas L Speir.
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Browning
Chas. L. Speir
Winchester Store Demonstrates Boss Perfection and American Gas Stoves
Special notice invites customers to the Winchester Store to view Boss and Perfection oil stoves in various styles and sizes along with the American Gas stove suitable for picnicking and camping and other home use options.
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Boss and Perfection
Winchester
Farmers Store Vacation Trunks and Bags Lineup
The Farmers Store promotes a wide range of trunks traveling bags and suitcases including wardrobe trunks as part of a seasonal sale and inventory push for vacation travelers.
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Farmers Store
Broyles-Wilson Nuptials Celebrate Benton Couple
Mr and Mrs A D Wilson of Benton Kansas visited here Thursday after their wedding on June 18 in Marion Kan The bride Irene Broyles formerly of this city daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Obe Broyles has lived in Pawhuska Okla and trained as a nurse The groom a rancher from Benton is described as well-to-do and gentle The Leader Record joins friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.
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Broyles-Wilson
A.D. Wilson
Benton, Kansas
Irene Broyles
Obe Broyles
Kansas City
Pawhuska
Okla
Wilson
Ross
Marion
Kan
Benton
Optical goods and eye tests at Healy's Store Browning
On Thursday June 28 1923 Dr. B W Eisenhour will be at Mr Healy's Store Browning from 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m with a complete line of optical goods Eye tests and glasses fitted Bring your eye trouble for expert service Remember the date June 28th.
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Browning
Dusting Cotton Planes in Louisiana War Tests Progress
The Department of Agriculture at Tallulah Louisiana continues summer trials using De Havilland 4B planes to dust cotton against boll weevils. Larger planes require new hopper designs and adjustments to the distribution mechanism. Engineers and pilots provided. a permanent hopper may be installed for active control work this season near mapped plantations awaiting results.
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Department of Agriculture
Tallulah
Louisiana
de Haviland
War Department
Coad
Interest Grows Among Cotton Industry Affiliates
Interest spans all groups connected with the cotton industry as concerns and opportunities draw attention across producers buyers and transporters in the region.
Services Schedule for Baptismal Rites and Worship
Services will be held at Kai fong Sunday morning July 1. Open air services in Browning at 8 p.m. Evening services at 3 p.m. Sunday on the creek west of town for Baptism. Rev. Jas. L. Bate presiding.
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Kaifong
Browning
Jas. L. Bate
Bargain Prices Highlighted at Smith's Store This Week
Smith's Store advertises 38 inch items cut from 50c to 25c this week. Shoppers are urged to act quickly to secure these discounts on real bargains.
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Smith’s
Weekend Diary in Rural Fragments and Local Advertisements
The excerpt mixes a family’s loosely connected daily episodes with odd, humorous vignettes about flour, a digging dog, and a man burned with a silver spoon joke. It then shifts to brief lines about marriage, attire, and small social jests, ending with a MIRRO preserving set ad and a government contract note for a carrier.
End of Eight Year Service for Star Route Carrier Tom Coram
Tom Coram, Star Route carrier from Winigan via North Salem to Browning, ends his eight year tenure on July 1. He earned about 1565 dollars annually, carried passengers boosting income, and maintained dependable service in all weather. Walter Bunch, a fellow local, notes the change.
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Tom Coram
Star
Winigang
Browning
North Salem
Uncle Sam
Winigan
Inigan
Tom
Walter Bunch
William Shepherd Dies in Duncan Township Funeral Held at Home
William Shepherd born January 11, 1846 in Sullivan county spent his life in the county. He married Camora E. King on May 10, 18% and had three children J Luther Shepherd Bertha Fields and Ruth M Fields. He served as Farmers Exchange Bank director and died June 14 at his Roger home with funeral services June 17 and burial at Streck cemetery.
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James Lewis Roach
William B
Nancy Roach
Rockbridge
Virginia
Stella Rensch
W. Va
Illinois
Mary C. Emerson
Edwin Bruce
William F. Roach
Purdin
George E
John C
Chillicothe
Hettie Moore
Brookfield
Laredo
Letha Bailey
Browning
Missouri
Sullivan County
Hamilton Church
Methodist Church
Jennie Hall
Milan
Humphreys Christian Church
Humphreys
R.w.blunt
Wm. Shepherd
William Shepherd
Old Fields Mill
Hood
Duncan Township
Camora E. King
J. Luther Shepherd
Bertha Fields
Roger
Ruth M. Fields
Trenton
Shepherd
Farmers Exchange Bank
Reger
Streck
What Is Fly Tox Ask Nevins
Fly-Tox is a household insecticide and deodorant in a clear amber liquid. It sprays with a garden sprayer and does not stain linen curtains or wallpaper. It is not poisonous to humans or animals and kills flies quickly with no odor. It treats moths roaches ants red fleas chicken lice and mites. Nevins Drug Store Browning Mo backs a satisfaction guarantee.
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Nevins
Nevins Drug Store
Browning
Ladies oxford offer at eight eighty nine this Friday
Friday and Saturday offer any ladies oxford for 8.69 at W H Dickinson. Buy now while the sale lasts and save on footwear choices from a local dealer.
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Oxford
W. H. Dickinson
Winchester Store Advertises Stock Watering Equipment
The Winchester Store offers hubcoal windmills Hayes adjustable base pumps and Butler riveted seams. 20 gauge tanks form a dependable combination for stock watering needs.
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Winchester
Hayes
Butler
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T.simpson
State Marketing Bureau
Board of Agriculture
Jefferson City
WCTU
Women's Christian Temperance Union
United Brethren Church
Lottie ‘Hill May
W. C. Ie
Ada McMillin
Linneus
Nettie Hamilton
Meadville
Cor. Secy
C.k.hart
Ree. Secy
Bessie Smith
St. Catherine
Treas
Daisy Street
C.T.U
Linn County
Brookfield Union
Lottie Hill May
F.T Sanford
Ben
U. S. States
Sum
Tiends
Cuzen Lisha
Berry
Yung Frend
Boston
Sissy
Gasolean
Coram
New Star Route Carrier
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